Nexø Harbor — Decipher the Resistance Code
1945: Decode the secret messages hidden in Nexø's rebuilt harbor. Soviet agents, Danish resistance fighters, and a smuggled archive—uncover what was really salvaged from the ashes.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
April 1945
Nexø Harbor — Decipher the Resistance Code
You are a courier for the Nexø Resistance, operating covertly in Bornholm during the Nazi occupation between 1940 and 1945.
Your mission: decipher a vital code for
Delve into Nexø's alleys in Bornholm, where the wind's whisper in the port's sails still hides the secrets of the Danish Resistance during World War II.
The story that haunts this land
Your journey begins at the Fiskeri- og Havnemuseum, on the edge of Nexø Havn in Bornholm. This historic fishing port, developed in the 19th century, was Nexø's main economic center until the 20th century. It was here, in this 1910 warehouse transformed into a museum in 1968, that the Bornholm maritime Resistance planned daring exfiltrations to Sweden between 1943 and 1945. You will discover boats used for these sabotage operations against the Nazi occupation, and begin to decipher the first clues of your mission.
Continue your investigation to Nexø Torv, Nexø's central square, the historical heart of the city since the Middle Ages. This was a place for markets and public gatherings, where Resistance speeches resonated despite German surveillance between 1940 and 1945. The 18th-century buildings, typical of Bornholm architecture, were silent witnesses to these acts of courage, and their facades now conceal fragments of the code you must reconstruct for the safety of the refugees.
The itinerary then leads you to Nexø Kirke, a Gothic church built in 1375, whose 38-meter bell tower, added in 1600, is visible for several kilometers at sea. During World War II, this church was a refuge for the Resistance, used to hide sensitive documents and organize secret meetings away from prying eyes. Every stone of this ancient edifice holds a part of Bornholm's historical heritage, and you will need to observe its architecture carefully to find the hidden symbols.
Your journey takes you to Nexø Rådhus, the town hall built in 1902 in a Danish Neo-Renaissance style by architect Einar Hegermann-Lindencrone. Administrative headquarters during the German occupation, it was also the scene of acts of defiance by the local Resistance. It is on its walls that you will have to look for subtle marks, left by your predecessors, to progress in the liberation of Bornholm with your family. This Nexø monument is a pillar of Bornholm's history, and a key element of your thematic circuit.
Your quest concludes at Mindepark, Nexø, a memorial park inaugurated in 1946. This place of remembrance honors the victims of World War II in Bornholm, with a central 5-meter high obelisk bearing the names of the 26 resistance fighters executed by the Nazis. Since 1947, annual ceremonies have been held there, recalling the heroes' sacrifice. Here, the final fragments of the code are revealed, allowing you to understand the extent of the Danish WWII Resistance's courage and complete your mission. This interactive Nexø visit offers you a deep immersion into a crucial period of Bornholm's history, a true GPS treasure hunt through the island's heritage.
How does it work?
Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.
No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.
One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears and speaks to you in your language. Golden letters magically write themselves on the wall to reveal the puzzle answer.
Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
Want to go deeper?
Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
5-10 curated sites across the territory
The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues
At each stop, open your phone camera: an augmented reality character appears on the façade and speaks your language. Hunt the clue — it materializes as golden letters on the real wall or floats in front of you. When you find it, the phone vibrates, an AR chest opens and reveals your answer fragment. 8 stops, 8 clues to find with the camera, 1 final code.
The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.
How does it work with a group?
One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).
Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.
Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.
Friends, bachelor/bachelorette, small office outing — each their own code, each plays at their own pace. Tiered pricing then €6 flat per phone from the 6th.
- ✓All codes are independent — play at the same time OR separately, each team advances at its own pace.
- ✓Leaderboard between your teams + global game leaderboard — each score appears in the public ranking.
- ✓More than 10 phones or need a personalized quest? Discover custom tours.
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Practical info
Why this route?
Personal Diary
Reconstruct a personal testimony of occupation and reconstruction.
Swedish Aid
Discover the story of the wooden houses that saved Nexø.
Community Heart
Explore the resilience of a town facing destruction and oblivion.
Small stories weave the big one.
Each fragment is a page from Nexø's soul.
9 features nobody else has
OddballTrip combines gamified play, augmented reality and AI. All our competitors deliver 1 or 2 of these angles. We deliver all 5.
AR treasure chest
A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.
AR narrator character
Point your phone at the façade: a knight, witch, monk, sailor, detective or ghost appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language with their dedicated ElevenLabs voice (each character has their own unique voice) — your living guide.
Magic golden letters
At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's the puzzle answer. An unforgettable visual effect.
Written + audio narration
Every puzzle available as text AND voice-over: read at your own pace or listen eyes-free while walking. Great in groups and for accessibility.
360° radar + vibration
A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.
Heritage storytelling
Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.
Progressive AI hints
3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.
AR selfie memento
At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, TikTok.
Zero app to install
PWA technology: open the link, it plays in your browser. Same quality as an app, no App Store hassle.
Frequently asked questions
Q01Is this an outdoor escape game in Nexø, Bornholm or a classic scavenger hunt?
Both at once: it's an outdoor escape game — team puzzles, narration, clues, final code — but in the streets of Nexø, Bornholm, at your pace. The classic scavenger hunt mechanic plus augmented reality through the camera.
Q02How long does it take to finish Nexø Harbor — Decipher the Resistance Code?
Plan 1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. Some finish in 1 h 10, others take 3 h in slow-mode. No pressure: the clock only counts for the leaderboard, you play at your tempo.
Q03Is Nexø Harbor — Decipher the Resistance Code good for a hen / stag party?
Great fit: no costume required, the team really collaborates (it's not a linear path), and the final code earns you a souvenir photo. Pick a calm time slot — early afternoon usually.
Q04Best season to explore Nexø, Bornholm like this?
Spring and autumn are the best seasons: mild temperatures, fewer tourists, gorgeous light. Summer is also great but go for early morning before 11 or late afternoon. Winter is perfectly playable, especially in southern cities — Nexø, Bornholm often feels more authentic then.
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Delve into Nexø's alleys in Bornholm, where the wind's whisper in the port's sails still hides the secrets of the Danish Resistance during World War II.
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